English, 22.05.2020 17:57 davidswafforddd478
What type of persuasive strategy does the author use in this paragraph?
“Thunderous tornadoes demolish Los Angeles. Bowling-ball size hailstones rain down on Tokyo. Why the sudden onslaught of deadly weather? Global warming has triggered a series of natural disasters—including a monster storm that’s racing south from the Arctic. And when the behemoth hits in 96 hours, beware: It will turn New York City into a frozen wasteland.”
a.
appeal to emotions
c.
scare tactics
b.
loaded words
d.
all of the above
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What type of persuasive strategy does the author use in this paragraph?
“Thunderous tornadoes...
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